Heart Health & Cholesterol Resources
Articles from Dr. Elizabeth Klodas and the Step One Foods team — covering diet & nutrition, heart health, statins, and the science of food as medicine.
Can You Slow Down Alzheimer’s by Taking Care of Your Heart?
Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease are two of the most significant health challenges we face today - and top the list of conditions my patients want to avoid. But what if these two seemingly separate conditions were more connected than...
Aug 17, 2024
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Aug 17, 2024
Can You Slow Down Alzheimer’s by Taking Care of Your Heart?
Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease are two of the most significant health challenges we face today - and top the list of...
Aug 10, 2024
Sweet But Dangerous? The Truth About Xylitol
In recent years, artificial (or “non-nutritive”) sweeteners have become a popular alternative for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. These low-calorie...
Jul 20, 2024
The Not-So-Hidden Dangers of the Carnivore Diet
Updated July 2026 Diet trends never stop evolving, and one of the more extreme to gain traction is the carnivore diet. It...
Jul 13, 2024
Can Probiotics Lower Your Cholesterol?
Updated July 2026 Probiotics are everywhere now, in yogurt cups, supplement aisles, even skincare. Most of the attention goes to digestion, but...
Jul 10, 2024
Foods to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure
Updated July 2026 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all adults in the United States—approximately...
Jun 29, 2024
Men, It’s Time to Prioritize Your Health
Despite the importance of regular health check-ups, studies show that men are 50% less likely than women to seek medical care. This...
Jun 22, 2024
Prostate Problems Are Common
Here’s some eye-opening facts: about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Additionally, half of all...
Jun 21, 2024
Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Ask About Your Diet
When I ask my patients what they eat, they are often surprised. Most tell me no one has asked before – and...
Jun 8, 2024
Does Ozempic Lower Cholesterol?
Updated July 2026 Ozempic — along with its cousins Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound — gets talked about as a miracle drug for...
Jun 1, 2024
The Long-Term Benefits of Using Step One Foods
Most people who use Step One Foods do so to help lower cholesterol – after all, that’s what the products have been...
May 25, 2024
How to Grill for a Healthy Heart
Updated July 2026 Just like any other form of cooking, grilling can be healthy, or not so much. It all depends on...
May 17, 2024
Jeanne's Step One Success Story
This week’s blog is written by one of our customers, Jeanne, and I wanted to thank her for sharing her story. Overcoming...
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